Which of the Following Statements Accurately Characterizes U

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately characterizes U.S.immigration laws between World War II and the mid-1960s?

• A) The Chinese Exclusion Act was renewed in 1943 for twenty more years.
• B) The Displaced Persons Act,passed in 1948,ended all restrictive quotas that the United States had enforced since the 1920s.
• C) In 1952,the McCarran-Walter Act ended the exclusion of immigrants from China,Japan,Korea,and Southeast Asia.
• D) Mexican immigration was not permitted in the United States between 1945,when the World War II-era Bracero Program ended,and 1964.

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Definitions:

New Social Movements

Collective actions focusing on issues like environmental protection, human rights, and social equality, typically beyond the traditional economic base.

Globalization

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale, leading to increased interconnectedness and interdependence among the world's markets and businesses.

Postmodern Revolution

A societal or cultural shift characterized by skepticism towards grand theories and ideologies, embracing plurality and diversity.

Peasant Uprising

A revolt or rebellion by farmers or rural residents, often against oppressive conditions, taxes, or feudal practices.